
Alice Shepard, Ph.D.
Director & Therapist
Alice has been a therapist for over ten years. She completed training at Barnard College, Columbia Medical Center, and Columbia University’s Counseling & Psychological Services. She is a graduate of Brown University and the City University of New York Graduate Center.
License: 018801-1, New York

Courtney Epps, LMSW
Courtney has a calming, kind, and non-judgemental presence, providing a unique, client-centered environment. She is trained in somatic practices, meditation, energy techniques, and psychological modalities to create an individualized treatment. Courtney focuses on the Strengths Perspective, incorporating client talents and resilience in the therapeutic process. Her years of personal and professional experience enable her to help others navigate negative self-esteem and perfectionistic tendencies. Courtney earned her bachelor’s from Howard University and her master’s in social work from Fordham University.
License: 069277, New York

Emma Fessler, LCSW-R
Emma is an experienced clinician who has worked with children and adults displaying behavioral issues in private practice as well as hospitals and schools. Emma has expertise in family systems theory enabling clients to form healthier relationships with their parents. She is skilled in couples therapy, domestic violence and working with survivors of sexual assault. Emma helps clients with anxiety and depression using stress reduction techniques such as mindfulness and meditation. She approaches her work with empathy, compassion and humor.

Gloriane Roberson, LMSW
Gloriane has spent the majority of her professional career helping women and youth work through trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, and depression. She believes in providing a non judgmental and supportive therapeutic experience as a pathway for growth and development. Gloriane has a particular focus on supporting self-determination, empowerment and harm reduction. She completed her Bachelors’ and Master’s degrees at Adelphi University.
License: 081295

Kate Staikos, MHC-LP
Kate specializes in relationship concerns, career transition, workplace burnout, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. With a warm, non-judgmental, and collaborative approach, Kate provides a unique blend of tools to help women manage their time, relationships, stress, and perfectionistic tendencies. Kate integrates psychodynamic, CBT, mindfulness, emotional awareness, and depth work strategies for a well-rounded approach to therapy. Kate received her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter’s College in New York City.
Permit: 130903, New York

Heather Nelson, B.A.
Financial Manager
Heather is a graduate of Syracuse University where she majored in marketing. She has previously worked in financial services for HBO & Lord & Taylor.
Mirielle Therapy Practice
Alice Shepard, Ph.D.
303 5th Avenue (Near 31st Street)
Suite 1909
New York, NY 10016
212 545 9901
Hours of Operation
By Appointment Only